Chapter 313 Visitors
Shang Ruoting rubbed Yang Tao's head and said, "Thank you, Taozi. They are indeed my relatives."
Seeing that his task was completed, Yang Tao saw that there were more guests at Sister Ruoting's house, so he didn't stay long. He just said goodbye and left.
Wang Xigui was also very tactful and limped back to the greenhouse.
Shang Ruoting invited the dusty Shang Guye and Zhang Wenfu into the yard.
Tan Chen also quickly took out a few small stools and placed them in the yard, allowing Shang Guye and Zhang Wenfu to sit down and rest first.
Old Mrs. Shang stared at the two people whom she hadn't seen for many years, and her eyes instantly became moist.
"Brother-in-law...why are you here so late? Did something happen to you?"
Such a big thing happened in Master Shang's family. Although it has been a year, he looks very haggard.
He hadn't seen Old Lady Shang for a long time. Back then, they had cut off contact in order to distance themselves from the petty bourgeoisie.
Of course, apart from the incident when Shang Lifeng defected...
"Sister-in-law, you are old too..." Mr. Shang's eyes were also wet.
Old Mrs. Shang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and sat on a small stool.
"This is Wenfu, right?"
"Back then, he was so shy that he kept clinging to Qiaolan's clothes, but now he's grown into a grown man."
Zhang Wenfu called out politely, "Aunt, it's me, Wenfu."
As he spoke, he pushed the baby in his arms forward: "This is my son, Zhang Hai."
Zhang Hai was a little shy. When his father pushed him away, he tried hard to get back into his arms.
Old Lady Shang nodded continuously: "Time is merciless, Wenfu already has a son."
After a few people exchanged greetings, Mr. Shang explained his purpose somewhat embarrassedly.
"Sister-in-law, I know you're having a hard time, and we shouldn't bother you, but..."
As he spoke, he turned his head away and sighed deeply: "Alas... my family suffered a disaster last year. Qiaolan and my daughter-in-law passed away. We stayed there for less than a year, but the factories were all damaged. Most people in Bai City went to live with relatives and friends."
"Wenfu and I couldn't bear it any longer, so we came to your place to find a way out."
Although Old Lady Shang really wanted to help the father and son, she was now living in her granddaughter's home, so it was difficult for her to make the decision.
So, she unconsciously glanced at Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen.
Tan Chen witnessed what happened to Master Shang's family with his own eyes. When he and Shang Ruoting left, he sincerely invited them. Now, if they were not desperate, they would not have come here for refuge.
"Since my uncle and cousin are here, please stay at home!"
Shang Ruoting also meant the same thing, but she still wanted to ask in detail.
"My uncle and I are welcome to stay, but I don't know what your plans are for the future."
Zhang Wenfu placed Zhang Hai in Mr. Shang's arms, then stood up and said sincerely:
"Our whole family came here just to find a way to survive. Our child is still young, and we can't just watch him starve."
Shang Ruoting looked at Zhang Hai again. The little guy had indeed lost a lot of weight. His already big eyes looked particularly prominent on his thin face.
Seeing that Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen had expressed their opinions, Mrs. Shang also had plans in mind for the settlement of Shang's son-in-law and others.
"If you don't mind, the old house I used to live in is still empty. It's more than enough for the three of you to live there."
Although she wanted to take care of them, she didn't want these relatives to disturb the lives of her granddaughter and grandson-in-law.
Mr. Shang and Zhang Wenfu originally came here to escape war, and they didn't have any requirements for living conditions. At present, they were satisfied as long as the three of them, the grandparents and grandchildren, had a place to live.
"Thank you so much, sister-in-law. We'll go out and find work after we settle down, and we won't be a burden to you."
Old Lady Shang saw that several people were covered in dust because of their hurried journey.
"You guys sit down and rest for a while. I'll get some water to wash up first, and then make some food."
Seeing that Mrs. Shang still had to take care of them at such an old age, Zhang Wenfu quickly stood up.
"Aunt, I can do it myself."
Shang Ruoting and Tan Chen also stood up to help.
It was already late, so Old Lady Shang made some noodle soup for Son-in-law Shang and others, and added a few beaten eggs.
When Shang Guye and Zhang Wenfu saw the steaming noodle soup in front of them, they instantly burst into tears.
They didn't know how long it had been since they had seen such delicious food. Whatever food the family had, they gave it all to little Zhang Hai. The father and son had never had a full meal, let alone food made from such fine grains.
When Mrs. Shang saw the two grown men wiping their tears at the same time, she knew that they were feeling bad.
"Eat it while it's hot. Once you're full, I'll take you to the old house."
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